Games like ASCENXION
Below are 17 hand-picked alternatives to ASCENXION for fans of action, indie, adventure, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in ASCENXION also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, cheaper alternatives, more from IndigoBlue Game Studio, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About ASCENXION: ASCENXION is a 2D shoot 'em up game where you explore the field to progress. Players must overcome puzzles, traps, elite units, boss fights, and other various obstacles while navigating the field. Grow stronger through rewards earned, to uncover the truth of this world.
Players who liked ASCENXION also play
Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.
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Operation Hardcore
Top pick for ASCENXION fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.
Operation Hardcore is an action-packed 2D side-scrolling shooter inspired by classic twitchy action games of yesteryear, but with modern touches and conveniences.
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RIVE
Second-strongest match for ASCENXION fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with ASCENXION.
This 360-degree shooter/platformer hybrid lets you choreograph a ‘dance of destruction’ in insanely spectacular battles and set-pieces. RIVE feels like the explosive games of yore, pumping megapixels in true 21st century style.
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Assault Android Cactus+
Third-strongest match for ASCENXION fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.
Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.
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Titan Attacks!
Ranked #4 for ASCENXION fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.
As the last surviving tank commander on Earth, single-handedly turn back the evil invading alien army, drive back the Titans across the Solar System, and defeat them on their homeworld... Titan Attacks has the same easy-to-learn and addictive gameplay of the classic arcade shoot 'em up, but is packed full of extras - new features, new...
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Waves
Ranked #5 for ASCENXION fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.
Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!
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Peace Data
Ranked #6 for ASCENXION fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.
Peace Data — hard "Roguelike" game, in which you have to play for Bitard, saving Rusland from the tyranny of the authorities that destroyed the opposition and led the country to ruin, making slaves of citizens.
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Intrusion 2
Ranked #7 for ASCENXION fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.
"This is some of the most fun I've had with a game so far this year, and it will go down as one of the best side-scrolling shooters of all time." - 9/10, Destructoid
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ARMED SEVEN
Ranked #8 for ASCENXION fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.
The year is 1989. 12 years have passed since the Gogoh Army’s invasion of Earth. Exposure to alien technology during the war enabled Earth’s own technologies to take massive leaps forward. International conflict that was previously rife in the history of mankind fell to an all-time low, and the Earth Federation was established as a...
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below ASCENXION at current Steam store prices.
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Operation Hardcore
Priced ~50% under ASCENXION on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.
Operation Hardcore is an action-packed 2D side-scrolling shooter inspired by classic twitchy action games of yesteryear, but with modern touches and conveniences.
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Peace Data
Priced ~60% under ASCENXION on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.
Peace Data — hard "Roguelike" game, in which you have to play for Bitard, saving Rusland from the tyranny of the authorities that destroyed the opposition and led the country to ruin, making slaves of citizens.
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ARMED SEVEN
Priced ~75% under ASCENXION on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.
The year is 1989. 12 years have passed since the Gogoh Army’s invasion of Earth. Exposure to alien technology during the war enabled Earth’s own technologies to take massive leaps forward. International conflict that was previously rife in the history of mankind fell to an all-time low, and the Earth Federation was established as a...
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More from IndigoBlue Game Studio
Other recommendable Steam games by IndigoBlue Game Studio, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
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SPLIT BULLET
Another title from IndigoBlue Game Studio, the studio behind ASCENXION. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.
SPLIT BULLET is a game all about 'splitting up' a massive crowd of enemies—yes, those polygons—crawling towards you. Don't let 'em get you and survive as long as you can, by using your instincts and weapons.
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Blindia
Another title from IndigoBlue Game Studio, the studio behind ASCENXION. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.
Blindia is an abstract top-down shooter puzzle game where you have to go through the difficulties using sound. Use the visualized sound waves to take down the enemies and make your way to the exit. At the end, you will face the truth of this blind world.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
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Assault Android Cactus+
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.
Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.
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ARMED SEVEN
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with ASCENXION.
The year is 1989. 12 years have passed since the Gogoh Army’s invasion of Earth. Exposure to alien technology during the war enabled Earth’s own technologies to take massive leaps forward. International conflict that was previously rife in the history of mankind fell to an all-time low, and the Earth Federation was established as a...
Frequently asked about ASCENXION
- How much does ASCENXION cost?
- ASCENXION is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to ASCENXION?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside ASCENXION are Operation Hardcore, RIVE, Assault Android Cactus+.
- Who developed ASCENXION?
- ASCENXION was developed by IndigoBlue Game Studio and published by PsychoFlux Entertainment.
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